Opinion Columnist Assistant
The New York Times
Opinion Columnist Assistant
The New York Times
Publishes news, sports, puzzles and recipes
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
The New York Times Opinion section is looking for an editorial assistant to support Times columnists Michelle Goldberg and Tressie McMillan Cottom. The is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, digitally savvy and has broad-ranging news interests, with a special curiosity about national, political and cultural affairs.
You should bring a sharp eye for detail, superb research skills, and an instinct for compelling writing and fresh arguments. You must be able to master unfamiliar subjects on deadline, handle sensitive reporting with discretion, navigate key social media platforms, and maintain the highest standards of accuracy and verification. A deep interest in opinion journalism, along with collegiality and diplomacy, is essential.
This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities:
You will perform functions that include, but are not limited to, the following:
Keep abreast of the news in the areas of coverage and suggest ideas for columns
Conduct research for the columnists
Verify the accuracy of the information contained in draft columns and occasional guest essays, and write summaries as necessary
Post on various social media platforms and collaborate with the Opinion Audience team on deepening relationships with readers
Some clerical duties, as needed
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world
You will report to tan Assistant Editor in Opinion
Basic Qualifications:
At least 1 year of experience in journalism, conducting research and fact-checking and/or text editing for published media strongly preferred
Flexibility to occasionally work weekends (2-3 hours) and evenings as column schedules or news cycle determine
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Opinion's columnist roster and frequent contributors to the section
Familiarity with Times Style and the newspaper's standards and ethics guidelines
An appreciation for Opinion journalism and understanding of the broader media landscape
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
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Additional Compensation and Benefits:
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
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The annual base pay range for this role is between: 80952.15 - 82000 USD
Publishes news, sports, puzzles and recipes
The New York Times Company publishes The New York Times, a daily newspaper and news site read around the world, plus subscription products such as The Athletic for sports, Wirecutter for product reviews, NYT Games, and NYT Cooking. Its 1971 publication of the Pentagon Papers, a secret government history of the Vietnam War, led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling for press freedom. Readers follow the news, play puzzles such as Wordle, and find recipes on its websites and apps. They pay for one product or a single subscription covering all of them, while advertising, Wirecutter's shopping referral fees, and the printed newspaper bring in the rest. The Times was first published in 1851, and the company is based in New York City.
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